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Rental
Acme Lift Air Compressor Affiliate A-AirComp Receives Financing
G.C. Andersen Partners, a New York-based investment bank, has closed a senior credit facility for A-AirComp LLC, an affiliate of Acme Lift. A-AirComp is a strategic alliance that began in January 2016 between Acme Lift and Sullair LLC.
October 13, 2016
Welding Equipment & Supplies
Oklahoma DOT Bridges Gap Between Students and Construction Industry
The ODOT Civil Rights Division, in partnership with several industry leaders, hosted a Construction Career Day for students in the Oklahoma City metro area in an effort to bridge the gap between students and the construction industry.
September 19, 2016
Rental
Aging Lift Equipment Lowers Retail Prices for Rental Companies
To make up for lower prices on electric scissor lifts and rough terrain lift trucks, rental distributors may consider adjusting prices upwards on other equipment types that still command a higher premium.
March 23, 2016
Construction Technology
Enhanced Tekla Software Solutions Improve Construction Workflow Efficiency
New software versions improve construction project workflows through better usability, efficient drawing production and enhanced collaboration
March 16, 2016
With Tekla Structures 2016, collaboration has become easier and more reliable with its advanced functionalities such as Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) file change management. When another discipline working on the construction project makes changes, Tekla Structures users can now see what has changed in the IFC reference model.
Business Services
Despite Labor Shortage Construction Industry Salaries Remain High
Average annual salaries for craft professions ranged from just over $47,000 to almost $89,000
March 10, 2016
Of the nearly 90 construction groups surveyed, average annual salaries for craft professions ranged from just over $47,000 to almost $89,000. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list, earning $88,675 and $77,917, respectively.
Business
Dutch Company Planning to 3D Print Functional Steel Bridge
MX3D will test build a bridge before determining whether the real bridge will be built live on site or built off site and moved to location
October 20, 2015
A visualization of the MX3D Metal technology 3D printing a bridge over a canal in Amsterdam.
Backhoe Loaders
Case Donates Backhoe for Student Training at Southeastern Community College
Case 580N backhoe will be used to show students how to operate and properly maintain a piece of heavy equipment
August 24, 2015
Students and staff of Southeastern Community College with the newly donated Case 580N backhoe.
Rental
G.C. Andersen Partners Completes $109.1 Million Financing For Acme Lift Co.
G.C. Andersen Partners, a New York-based investment bank, announced the closing of a $109.1 million financing for Acme Lift Co., the world's largest wholesale rental company.
January 7, 2015
Jobsite Equipment
Ironworker Apprentice Competition Showcases Brains and Brawn
Competitors from across North America compete in annual event testing all of a welder’s key skills
October 8, 2014
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Training & Education
Steel Erectors to Build Network of Ironworker Training and Testing Centers
Program makes training more accessible and helps to fill the labor pool with more qualified Ironworkers
May 13, 2014
LPR Construction, a SEAA member training and testing center, recently began training 28 new employees. On the first day of training the future Ironworkers learned to install Beamsafe, use personal protection equipment, walk steel, and connect and bolt.
Rental
Bishop Lifting Products Acquires Delta Rigging & Tools
SBP Holdings, through its wholly owned subsidiary Bishop Lifting Products, has completed the acquisition of Delta Rigging & Tools, headquartered in Houston, TX.
April 1, 2014
Rental
Edmonton Police Launch Program to Reduce Theft of Heavy Equipment
Police will give away invisible ink UV markers and removal resistant paint markers to owners of heavy equipment
July 10, 2013
Acting Sgt. Trevor Henderson with a painted forklift that would be easy to identify. The Edmonton Police service launched the 'Tattoo your equipment' campaign to curb the theft of heavy equipment in Edmonton. In west division alone EPS investigates about a dozen thefts a month.
Business
Tradesman Recruitment Program Expands Into Georgia
The Alabama Workforce Development Initiative has expanded its recruitment program to Georgia o enhance the image of the skilled craft trades and recruit the next generation of workers
January 23, 2012
Jobsite Equipment
Miller Electric EFI Generator at CONEXPO
Check out a video product walk-around of the Miller Electric EFI Welding Generator at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.
March 23, 2011
Training & Education
Mellott, Acme Machine Form Strategic Alliance
Alliance expands service offering to aggregate, steel slag and power industry customers.
March 21, 2011
Equipment
ALL Trains 70 in Rigging Safety Standards
Crosby Group training program updates the skills of crane-rental giant's people
February 14, 2011
Construction Safety
U.S. Workers Risking Injury by Not Wearing Required Safety Equipment
Study shows 98% of respondents answered "yes" when asked if they had observed workers not wearing required safety equipment.
August 11, 2010
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